CHAPTER 8: CRUISE CONTROL

SYSTEM
1. A typical cruise control system senses the difference between
set speed and actual vehicle speed
2. A cruise control system controls vehicle speed using
a. a throttle actuator
3. One of the major drawbacks to a proportional controller is
steady-state error
4. A critically damped system has a response to a step input that
a. rises smoothly to the final value with no overshoot
5. A digital cruise control system
all of the above

6. In the example digital cruise control system of this chapter, the vehicle speed sensor

counts pulses of light at a frequency that is proportional to vehicle speed

 7. One advantage of a digital motion control system is
a. the ability to work with analog signals
b. the stability of operation with respect to environmental extremes
c. the exclusive ability to generate integrals of the error signal
d. all of the above
8. A practical tire-slip controller is based on measurement of
a. wheel speed
b. vehicle speed
c. both of the above
d. neither of the above
9. An ideal antilock braking system measures skid by
a. measuring the difference between wheel speed and vehicle speed
b. differentiating vehicle speed with respect to time
c. measuring crankshaft angular speed
d. none of the above
10. The example digital ride control system of this chapter incorporates
a. a special electrically adjustable shock absorber
b. a measurement of steering angle
c. a measurement of vehicle speed and brake line pressure
d. all of the abovev

CHAPTER 9 ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION SYSTEM

1. The primary purpose of the ……… system is to isolate the car body from the vertical
motion of the wheel as they travel over the rough road surface.
a. steering
b. transmission
c. suspension
d. ignition
2. The shock absorber consists of a cylinder and piston assembly. The cylinder is filled with
viscous ………
a. oil
b. water
 c. gasoline
d. diesel
3. Similar to the …… the shock absorbers also produce a force that acts to support the
weight of the car
a. gears
b. springs
c. rings
d. rods
4. All have the property that the deflection of the spring is known……… the spring rate.
a. as
b. than
c. so
d. such
5. The weight of the car is supported by ……….
a. leaf springs
b. coil springs
c. springs
d. all correct
6. Coil springs……..to absorb the motion of the wheels.
a. coil and uncoil
b. compress and expand
c. a & b correct
d. a & b incorrect
7. Leaf spring consists of several layers of metal………together to act as a single unit.
a. link
b. bound
c. connect
d. all correct
8. Torsion bars use the …….properties of a steel bar to provide coil spring like
performance.
a. strain
b. compressing
c. twisting
d. bending
9. The air-spring bellows are supplied by an electrically powered……..
 a. pump
b. compressor
c. fan
d. conveyor
10. It is also possible to counteract body ………during cornering.
a. Slope
b. declination
c. tilt
d. all correct
11. A shock absorber is basically an ………placed between the frame of the car and the
wheels.
a. oil pump
b. oil compressor
c. oil cylinder
d. all correct
12. In a twin-tube shock absorbers, the upper mount is connected to a ………
a. piston rod
b. wheel
c. axle
d. all correct
13. In a twin-tube shock absorbers, the inner tube is known as the ………
a. reserve tube
b. pressure tube
c. vacuum tube
d. hydraulic tube
14. In a twin-tube shock absorbers, the outer tube is known as the………
a. reserve tube
b. pressure tube
c. vacuum tube
d. hydraulic tube

CHAPTER 10 ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM (EPAS)

1. Steering functions by rotating the plane of the ………wheels in the desired direction of
the turn.
 a. rear
b. back
c. front
d. none is correct
2. Electric power steering that does not have a mechanical connection between the steering
wheel and the front wheels is known as:
a. a crazy idea
b. a good idea
c. steer-by-wire
d. scare-by-wire

CHAPTER 5 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

1. The three basic cylinder arrangements for automotive engines are ……….
a. flat, radial, V
b. in a row, in-line, opposed
c. in-line, V, opposed
d. V, double line, opposed
2. The camshaft is driven by sprockets and chain or toothed belt or by ……….
a. the distributor shaft
b. an oil pump gear
c. timing gears
d. a timing belt
3. All the following are true about diesel engines except ………
a. no throttle valve
b. high compression ratio
c. speed and power controlled by quantily of fuel injected
d. spark plugs make starting easier
4. An engine with the camshaft in the block operates the valve through ………
a. valve lifters
b. pushrods
c. rocker arms
d. all of above
5. Rudolf Diesel, a German enginer ………. The diesel engine.
a. did
 b. make
c. invented
d. discovered
6. The two basic types of piston engines are the……….
a. rotary and reciprocating
b. pushrod and reciprocating
c. gasoline and spark ignition
d. spark ignition and compression ignition
7. The only ……….engine now used in automobiles is the Wankel engine.
a. rotary
b. piston
c. hybrid
d. sterling
8. The piston engine produces power by the ……….
a. rotation of the crankshaft
b. combustion pressure pushing on pistons
c. valve action
d. up and down movement of pistons
9. To change reciprocating motion to rotary, the engine has ……….
a. a crankshaft and a camshaft
b. pistons and connecting rods
c. camshafts and connecting rods
d. connecting rods and a crankshaft
10. The primary purpose of the ………is to provide inertia to keep the crankshaft rotating
during the three no power producing strokes of the piston.
a. flywheel
b. steering wheel
c. piston
d. cylinder
11. Did you buy a new ………set for these pistons yesterday?
a. piston ring
b. gear
c. ball bearing
d. stud
12. A piston stroke is a piston movement from ……….
a. BDC to TDC
b. TDC to BDC
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b
13. The correct order in which the four piston strokes occur in the engine is ……….
a. intake, compression, power, exhaust
b. intake, power, compression, exhaust
c. compression, power, intake, exhaust
d. exhaust, compression, intake, power
14. To keep running, the engine needs the ……….
a. power train, suspension system, and cooling system
b. fuel, ignition, lubricating, and cooling system
c. bracking system, electical and electronic system, and body
d. battery, starting motor, and vacuum brack booster
15. The volume that the piston displace as it move from BDC to TDC is the ………..
a. compression stroke
b. compression ratio
c. volumetric efficeincy
d. piston displacement
16. As the piston moves up the cylinder, the air-fuel mixture is compressed and the……….
a. temperature increases
b. pressure increases
c. air-fuel mixture gets hot
d. all of the above
17. During the ……..stoke, the high pressure created by the burning mixture forces the piston
downward.
a. intake
b. compression
c. power
d. exhaust
18. The pistons are connected to the ……..by the connecting rods
a. camshaft
 b. crankshaft
c. drive shaft
d. driven shaft
19. In the diesel or compression-ignition engine, the fuel mixes air …….it enters the engine
cylinder.
a. before
b. after
c. during
d. by
20. Unlike steam engines and turbines, internal-combustion engines develop no torque when
starting, and therefore provision must be made for turning the……….so that the cycle of
operation can begin.
a. camshaft
b. crankshaft
c. driveshaft
d. gearshaft
21. The two kinds of piston rings are ………..
a. pressure and sealing
b. oil-scraper and blowby
c. snap and sealing
d. compression and oil control
22. A ………. Having a number of lobes equal to the number of cylinders is mounted on the
distributor shaft.
a. spark plug
b. cam
c. ring
d. spring
23. Advantages of reciprocating engines:
a. high compression ratio and high heat efficiency
b. low friction and high durability
c. noise and vibration
d. a&b
24. Disadvantages of reciprocating engines:
a. high compression ratio and high heat efficiency
b. noise and vibration
 c. difficult to reuse the exhaust heat
d. b&c
25. The two-stroke engine does not use ………
a. spark plug
b. inlet and exhaust valves
c. crankshaft
d. piston
26. A petrol engine, whether four- or two-stroke, is called a ………
a. Electriacal Ignition engine
b. Compressed Ignition engine
c. Spark Ignition engine
d. all correct
27. A throttle position sensor is attached to the………
a. intake mainfold
b. mass air flow sensor
c. throttle body
d. none of the above
28. The MAP sensor measures the amount of intake air by monitoring the pressure (vacuum)
in the………
a. intake mainfold
b. mass air flow sensor
c. throttle body
d. none of the above
29. The signal produced by the crankshaft sensor is very important for the operation of
the………
a. ignition system
b. fuel pump
c. fuel injectors
d. all the above
30. A camshaft sensor is what kind of device?
a. potentiometer
b. thermistor
c. transistor
d. magnetic
31. The signal produced by camshaft sensor is used to determine………
a. throttle position
b. start of sequential injector firing
c. vehicle speed
d. none of the above
32. A lean condition in the exhaust mainfold will cause a………oxy sensor voltage.
a. high voltage
b. low voltage
c. steady voltage
d. no voltage
33. A rich condition in the exhaust mainfold will cause a………oxy sensor voltage.
a. high voltage
b. low voltage
c. steady voltage
d. no voltage

CHAPTER 4: FUEL SYSTEM

1. The two locations for the fuel injectors are ……….
a. in the cylinder and on the intake mainfold
b. in the throttle body and in the intake ports
c. on the two sides of the air horn
d. in the intake mainfold and in the exhaust mainfold
2. The two fuel systems used with spark ignition engines are ……….
a. carbureted and diesel
b. fuel injection and diesel
c. port and throttle body
d. fuel injected and carbureted
3. During combustion of gasoline in the engine……….
a. hydrogen unites with oxygen to from water
b. oxygen unites with carbon to from carbon dioxide
c. some carbon unites with oxygen to from carbon monoxide
d. all of the above
4. We have to use a/an……….to clean air for engine.
a. oil filter
b. fuel filter
c. air filter
d. windscreen
5. Which of these statements about a closed container is correct
a. temperature increases with increasing pressure
b. pressure increases with increasing temperature
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b
6. There are two methods by which fuel is injected into a combustion chamber, they are
………
a. blowing & intaking
b. compressing & exhausting
c. direct or indirect injection
d. all correct
7. The fuel pump is driven by ……….power.
a. nuclear
b. mechanical
c. hydraulic
d. electrical
8. The fuel pump is located in the ………..
a. fuel tank
b. fuel rail
c. fuel pressure regulator
d. none of the above
9. Fuel is pumped out through the ……….
a. fuel tank
b. fuel rail
c. fuel pressure regulator
d. fuel feed line
10. The fuel filter is located in the …………
a. fuel tank
b. fuel rail
c. fuel pressure regulator
d. fuel feed line
11. The fuel filter prevents ………..from entering the fuel supply.
a. dirt
b. water
c. air
d. mice
12. The filter element is located in the………..
a. fuel tank
b. fuel rail
c. fuel filter
d. fuel pressure regulator
13. The fuel pressure regulator contains a (n)………..and……….
a. electrical solenoid, spring
b. electrical solenoid, check ball
c. spring, check ball
d. spring, motor
14. The fuel pressure regulator is operated by………and …………
a. fuel pressure, electrical solenoid
b. fuel pressure, motor
c. fuel pressure, vacuum
d. vacuum, electrical solenoid
15. Fuel flows by the fuel pressure regulator and into the……….
a. fuel rail
b. fuel return line
c. vacuum chamber
d. electrical solenoid
16. The fuel rail house which two components?
a. fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulator
b. fuel injectors, fuel filter
c. fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter
 d. fuel filter, fuel pump
17. The fuel rail is supplied fuel by the……….
a. fuel pressure regulator
b. fuel return line
c. fuel wobble plate
d. fuel feed line
18. The purpose of the fuel rail is to……….
a. distribute fuel to each fuel injector
b. control fuel pressure
c. control fuel flow back to the tank
d. keep dirt out of the fuel injector
19. Fuel flows through the fuel injector
a. all of the time
b. when it is not energized
c. when it is energized
d. fuel does not flow through the injector
20. The fuel injectors fit into the……….
a. fuel rail
b. fuel pump
c. fuel pressure regulator
d. fuel return line
21. How many wires control the fuel injector ?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
22. In a sequential fuel injection system, how many fuel injectors are fired at the same time ?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
23. How is a sequential fuel injection system wired ?
a. all injectors are wired together
b. all injectors are wired separately
 c. the injectors in a bank are wired together
d. none of the above
24. In a bank fired injection system, how are the injectors fired ?
a. each injector is fired separately
b. the injectors in a bank are fired at the same time
c. all injectors are fired at the same time
d. none of the above
25. How is a bank fired injection system wired?
a. the injector banks are wired together
b. all injectors are wired separately
c. the injectors in a bank are wired together
d. none of the above
26. The ratio, by mass, of air to fuel that ensures complete and clean combustion is:
a. 14.7:1
b. 10:1
c. 1:10
d. 1:14.7
27. Exhaust gas products that are NOT harmful to the environment are:
a. carbon dioxide and water
b. water and carbon monoxide
c. carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons
d. hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
28. On an engine fitted with EFI, engine load may be determined by a:
a. MAP sensor
b. Throttle position sensor
c. lambda sensor
d. vacuum capsule
29. The type of PIS which makes use of a single injector that sprays fuel towards a throttle is
termed a:
a. Single point system
b. Rotary system
c. Multi-point system
d. In-line system
30. An injector pulse width, in milliseconds, is commonly:
a. 1.5–10
 b. 1.0–30
c. 1.5–40
d. 2.0–30
31. Technician A says the speed of flame spread in a diesel engine is affected by the air
charge temperature. Technician B says the speed of flame spread in a diesel engine is
affected by atomization of the fuel. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
32. A valve fitted to the fuel rail in a petrol/gasoline injection system is used to:
a. bleed air
b. depressurize the system or test pressure
c. replace fuel after changing the filter
d. connect a compression tester
33. Increased nitrogen oxides are formed when combustion:
a. temperatures are high
b. temperatures are low
c. speed is slow
d. speed is fast
34. The function of a lambda sensor fitted in an exhaust system is to monitor:
a. carbon monoxide
b. oxides of nitrogen
c. carbon dioxide
d. oxygen
35. Technician A says reduction in CO, Nox and HC has been achieved by reducing lead in
fuel. Technician B says reduction in CO, Nox and HC has been achieved by using engine
management systems. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

CHAPTER 14: COOLANT SYSTEM.

1. In all engines some means of igniting the fuel in the cylinder is provided, and………the
heat of combustion, all engines are equipped with some type of cooling system
a. although
b. where
c. since
d. because of
2. At the moment of explosion, the temperature within the cylinder is extremely high.
Cylinders are therefore provided with………., through which water is rapidly circulated
a. guards
b. coats
c. jackets
d. sumps
3. The four-stroke-cycle engine contains the lubricating oil in the crankcase. This lubricant
…….
a. lubricates crankshaft bearings
b. cools the hot piston
c. a&b correct
d. a&b incorrect
4. A coolant temperature sensor is what kind of device?
a. potentiometer
b. thermistor
c. transistor
d. magnetic
5. As a coolant temperature sensor is heated up, its resistance……..
a. increases
b. decreases
c. stays the same
d. varies above and below 2 volts
6. As a coolant temperature sensor is cools down, its resistance……..
a. increases
b. decreases
c. stays the same
d. varies above and below 2 volts
 CHAPTER 6: BODY AND CHASSIS
SYSTEM.
1. The task of an ABS control module is to compare signals from wheel speed sensors by
determining wheel:
a. speed
b. deceleration
c. linear speed
d. percentage slip
2. When a wheel locks during the braking of a vehicle fitted with ABS, the modulator action
will be:
a. release, hold, build-up
b. hold, build-up, release
c. build-up, release, hold
d. none of the above
3. An oscilloscope connected to a wheel speed sensor should show a:
a. sine wave pattern
b. cosine wave pattern
c. high resistance
d. low resistance
4. On most vehicles, disconnecting the ABS fuse for 10 seconds will:
a. disable the ABS
b. deactivate the ABS
c. reset the ABS fault memory
d. test the ABS sensors
5. Electronically controlled automatic transmissions can prevent surging by controlling:
a. hydraulic vacuum
b. hydraulic pressure
c. feedback vacuum
d. feedback pressure
6. Electric power steering that does not have a mechanical connection between the steering
wheel and the front wheels is known as:
a. a crazy idea
b. a good idea
 c. steer-by-wire
d. scare-by-wire
7. A system that improves the grip of driven wheels when accelerating is known as:
a. ABS
b. ECU
c. TCR
d. ECAT
8. Brake assist systems help to apply the brakes under:
a. all conditions
b. inclement conditions
c. anti-lock conditions
d. emergency conditions
9. An electronically controlled clutch:
a. reduces wear and improves performance
b. reduces wear but reduces performance
c. increases wear but improves performance
d. increases wear and reduces performance
10. Technician A says an ABS must recognize poor road conditions and react accordingly.
Technician B says ABS can increase the stopping distance when on poor road conditions,
Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B

CHAPTER 15:ELECTRICAL AND

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
1. In an electronic control system, the devices that provide information are ……….
a. sensors
b. outputs
c. actuators
d. control units
2. The type of charge possessed by an electron is
a. negative
b. positive
c. molecular
d. gravitational
3. The base emitter voltage of an NPN transistor when Fully switched on is:
a. 0.3 V
b. 0.6 V
c. 1.2 V
d. 2.4 V
4. The SI unit for power is the
a. joule
b. watt
c. Newton
d. horsepower
5. A Darlington pair of transistors is used to switch an electrical device, which restricts the
flow of electrical current, is called:
a. an insulator
b. a conductor
c. an electrode
d. an earth connection
6. The SI unit of electrical resistance is the:
a. volt
b. ohm
c. ampere
d. watt
7. Ohm’s law states: ‘The current passing through a wire at constant temperature is
proportional to the …’:
a. power supplied
b. length of the circuit
c. resistance of the circuit
d. potential difference between its ends
8. When comparing the current passed through a high resistance and the current passed
through a low resistance, the current through a high resistance will be:
a. lower
 b. higher
c. same
d. pulsing
9. A component, which makes use of the magnetic effect of an electric current in a vehicle
electrical system is:
a. an ignition warning light
b. an alternator rotor
c. a fuel tank unit
d. an oil pressure gauge
10. A Darlington pair of transistors is used to switch higher:
a. current
b. voltage
c. resistance
d. interest

CHAPTER 16: TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

1. All the following provide different gear ratios except ……….
a. manual transmission
b. automatic transaxle
c. manual transaxle
d. clutch
2. When the gear ratio through the transmission is 1: 1, the transmission is in ……….
a. overdrive
b. direct drive
c. underdrive
d. neutral
3. Some automobiles ……….a dual high transmission
a. provided with
b. provide for
c. are equipped with
d. are used to
4. Noiseless shifting of gears is achieved………a synchronizer
a. by means of
 b. by all means
c. to adapt for
d. to the extent of
5. The transmission drive gear shaft is made……….transmission drive gear and tooth rim
a. separate from
b. up for
c. through with
d. integral with
6. The cluster gear is moved forward to mesh………the countershaft second gear
a. with
b. to
c. on
d. around
7. For a constant power output, the torque varies………a speed
a. directly as
b. as the square of
c. about
d. inversely with
8. From the clutch the power flows through the ……….in one of several speeds and is
delivered into the rear axle drive gear
a. flywheel
b. springs
c. transmission
d. stabilizers
9. Flexible coupling, called universal joints, allows the rear axle housing and the wheels to
move up and down while the transmission remains ……….
a. stationary
b. moving
c. rotary
d. reciprocating
10. We have to use a/an……….to connect drive line. Because it can move at varied angles
a. slide joint
b. ball joint
c. universal joint
d. spring hanger
11. The drive shaft is used on front engine, rear wheel drive vehicles to couple the
transmission output shaft to the………input shaft
a. clutch
b. suspension
c. wheel
d. differential
12. Manual transmissions in modern passenger cars use ……… to eliminate the need for
double-clutching
a. synchronizers
b. spline
c. key
d. all correct
13. The drive shaft is used to ……… the transmission output shaft to the differential input
shaft
a. couple
b. connect
c. link
d. all correct
14. At high rotational speeds, problems can arise with multi-spring clutches is…….
a. inertial force
b. magnetic force
c. gravity
d. centrifugal force

CHAPTER 17: AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
1. These speed and power changing devices are know as
a. speed governor
b. transmission
c. distributor
d. speed indicator
2. One of the purposes of the……… is to allow each drive wheel to turn at a different speed
a. transmission
b. brakes
 c. drive train
d. differential
3. The “outside” wheel must turn faster than the “inside” wheel………the vehicle is turning
a corner
a. who
b. where
c. which
d. when
4. In a rear wheel drive vehicle, when the rear wheels move up and down ……….
a. the drive line changes length
b. the angle of drive changes
c. both a and b
d. neither a nor b
5. The gear ratio also ………fuel economy
a. effects
b. affects
c. influence
d. all correct
6. ……… provides a gear ratio between the engine speed and vehicle speed
a. gearbox
b. clutch & u-joint
c. differential
d. all correct
7. When the gear ratio through the transmission is 1: 1, the transmission is in ……….
a. overdrive
b. direct drive
c. underdrive
d. neutral
8. Electronically controlled automatic transmissions can prevent surging by controlling:
a. hydraulic vacuum
b. hydraulic pressure
c. feedback vacuum
d. feedback pressure
 CHAPTER 18: BRAKING SYSTEM
1. Technician A says an ABS must recognize poor road conditions and react accordingly.
Technician B says ABS can increase the stopping distance when on poor road conditions,
Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
2. An electronically controlled clutch:
a. reduces wear and improves performance
b. reduces wear but reduces performance
c. increases wear but improves performance
d. increases wear and reduces performance
3. Brake assist systems help to apply the brakes under:
a. all conditions
b. inclement conditions
c. anti-lock conditions
d. emergency conditions
4. A system that improves the grip of driven wheels when accelerating is known as:
a. ABS
b. ECU
c. TCR
d. ECAT
5. Electric power steering that does not have a mechanical connection between the steering
wheel and the front wheels is known as:
a. a crazy idea
b. a good idea
c. steer-by-wire
d. scare-by-wire
6. Electronically controlled automatic transmissions can prevent surging by controlling:
a. hydraulic vacuum
b. hydraulic pressure
c. feedback vacuum
d. feedback pressure
7. On most vehicles, disconnecting the ABS fuse for 10 seconds will:
a. disable the ABS
b. deactivate the ABS
c. reset the ABS fault memory
d. test the ABS sensors
8. An oscilloscope connected to a wheel speed sensor should show a:
a. sine wave pattern
b. cosine wave pattern
c. high resistance
d. low resistance
9. The task of an ABS control module is to compare signals from wheel speed sensors by
determining wheel:
a. speed
b. deceleration
c. linear speed
d. percentage slip
10. When a wheel locks during the braking of a vehicle fitted with ABS, the modulator action
will be:
a. release, hold, build-up
b. hold, build-up, release
c. build-up, release, hold
d. none of the above

CHAPTER 19: LIGHTS AND SIGNAL

SYSTEM
1. In a conventional incandescent bulb the filament is made from:
a. halogen
b. tungsten
c. quartz
d. non-resistive wire
2. In a headlamp the bulb’s filament position relative to the reflector ensures:
a. the correct beam direction
b. reduced electrical resistance
 c. the correct beam colour
d. increased electrical resistance
3. An asymmetric headlight gives a:
a. whiter light
b. dim-dip facility
c. diverging beam pattern
d. sharp cut-off line when on dip
4. Technician A says dim-dip lighting is achieved with a simple series resistor. Technician
B says dim-dip lighting is achieved by switching on and off fast. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
5. The main advantage of using light emitting diodes (LEDs) in vehicle lighting is:
a. the variety of colors available
b. that they produce whiter light
c. their long life
d. all of the above
6. The wattage of a stoplight bulb is normally:
a. 5W
b. 6W
c. 12 W
d. 21 W
7. One safety hazard associated with gas discharge lamps is related to the:
a. use of high voltages
b. use of kryptonite gas
c. length of time to cool down
d. length of time to discharge
8. The headlights of a vehicle fail to illuminate when switched on. An initial visual check
shows the wiring to be OK and the relay ‘clicks’. Technician A says the fault is poor
relay earth connection. Technician B says check the relay output. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
9. Correct headlamp beam alignment is necessary because:
a. it is a legal requirement
b. it ensures efficient operation
c. road safety is improved
d. all of the above
10. Checking the stoplight switch can be done by removing the wires and:
a. bridging them with a jumper wire
b. bridging the switch terminals with a test lamp
c. bridging them with a voltmeter
d. bridging the switch terminals with an ammeter

CHAPTER 20:MECHANICAL ENGINE

1. Gasoline direct injection systems allow mixture in the cylinder to be:
a. homogenous
b. stratified
c. incremental
d. strong
2. The main ECU ‘input’ parameters for calculating ignition timing and injector duration
are:
a. speed and temperature
b. speed and load
c. pressure and temperature
d. pressure and load
3. A throttle potentiometer provides information relating to:
a. throttle position and engine load
b. throttle position and driver intention
c. idle position and engine load
d. idle position and driver intention
4. One design feature of an inlet manifold that ensures all cylinders are supplied with the
same volume and air flow characteristics is the:
a. length and diameter
b. fitting of an air flow meter
c. fitting of a MAP sensor
d. material it is made from
5. Atomization and distribution of fuel is generally improved if the air:
a. speed is reduced
b. pressure is reduced
c. is heated
d. is cooled
6. A catalytic converter is fitted close to the exhaust manifold because:
a. it is the furthest point from the expansion box
b. it is protected from vibration
c. exhaust heat aids chemical reactions
d. exhaust gas speed is low at this point
7. Measurement of exhaust emissions, just after starting the engine from cold, gives a higher
than specification reading. The reason for this is:
a. the temperature of the catalyst is low
b. the catalyst is faulty
c. combustion temperature is always higher after start-up
d. compression pressures are higher after start-up
8. A function that switches off the injectors during certain conditions is known as:
a. over-run fuel cut-off
b. deceleration reduction
c. under-run fuel cut-off
d. acceleration reduction
9. An EGR system usually operates during:
a. cold starts
b. high vacuum conditions
c. fast accelerations
d. engine decelerations
10. A correctly functioning lambda sensor will give readings between:
a. 0.002–0.008 volts
b. 0.02–0.08 volts
c. 0.2–0.8 volts
d. 2–8 volts
11. An engine is a machine for converting energy into motion or ……….work.
a. chemical
b. mechanical
c. hydraulic
 d. pneumatic

CHAPTER 21: ANTI-LOCK BRAKING

SYSTEM
1. The task of an ABS control module is to compare signals from wheel speed sensors by
determining wheel:
a. speed
b. deceleration
c. linear speed
d. percentage slip
2. When a wheel locks during the braking of a vehicle fitted with ABS, the modulator action
will be:
a. release, hold, build-up
b. hold, build-up, release
c. build-up, release, hold
d. none of the above
3. An oscilloscope connected to a wheel speed sensor should show a:
a. sine wave pattern
b. cosine wave pattern
c. high resistance
d. low resistance
4. On most vehicles, disconnecting the ABS fuse for 10 seconds will:
a. disable the ABS
b. de-activate the ABS
c. reset the ABS fault memory
d. test the ABS sensors
5. A system that improves the grip of driven wheels when accelerating is known as:
a. ABS
b. ECU
c. TCS
d. ECAT
6. Brake assist systems help to apply the brakes under:
a. all conditions
 b. inclement conditions
c. anti-lock conditions
d. emergency conditions
7. An electronically controlled clutch:
a. reduces wear and improves performance
b. reduces wear but reduces performance
c. increases wear but improves performance
d. increases wear and reduces performance

CHAPTER 24: CONTROLLER SYSTEM.

1. The output of a closed loop system has:
a. no effect on the input
b. a direct effect on the input
c. input characteristics
d. output tendencies
2. A cable described as 14/0.3 will carry up to:
a. 3.75 A
b. 5.75 A
c. 8.75 A
d. 11.75 A
3. A typical color of a wire that is a main supply, according to the European code is:
a. red
b. brown
c. black
d. white
4. A relay can be thought of as a:
a. remote controlled switch
b. magnetic resistor
c. non-magnetic capacitor
d. heating device
5. A latching device may be used on an electrical connector in order to:
a. increase resistance
b. reduce resistance
 c. improve security
d. prevent security
6. Technician A says the choice of cable size depends on the voltage it will have to carry.
Technician B says as a rule of thumb, one strand of 0.3 mm diameter wire will carry 0.5
A safely. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
7. A dirty electrical connection is likely to cause a:
a. high resistance
b. low resistance
c. short circuit
d. open circuit
8. A multiplex wiring system will probably use:
a. three main wires
b. coaxial type wires
c. inductive type relays
d. changeover switches
9. Controller area network protocols can be described as:
a. input or output types
b. high or low speed
c. reliable or limited
d. modern or old

CHAPTER 22: IGNITION SYSTEM

1. The device that provides spark advance by pushing the breaker cam ahead as engine
speed increases is the ……….
a. vacuum advance mechanism
b. throttle body
c. primary resistance
d. centrifugal advance mechanism
2. The differences between the spark ignition engine and the compression ignition engine
are:……
a. the type of fuel used
b. the way the fuel gets into the cylinder
c. the way the fuel is ignited
d. all of the above
3. In the electronic ignition system, the primary circuit is opened and closed by……….
a. a solenoid
b. contact points
c. a mechanism switch
d. an electronic switch
4. The ignition system performs all the following jobs except……….
a. controls the compression pressure
b. delivers the spark at the proper time
c. produces the spark that jumps the spark plug gap
d. ignites the compressed air fuel mixture
5. Unless the ignition is ………, a car cannot start.
a. switches on
b. switches off
c. switched on
d. switched off
6. The ……… consists of a pair of electrodes, called the center and ground electrodes,
separated by a gap.
a. brake
b. steering
c. engine
d. spark plug
7. In electronic ignition systems, the ……….are replaced by a switch.
a. differential
b. breaker points
c. distributor
d. piston
8. The purpose of the glow plug is to……….
a. control engine idle speed
b. warm the fuel
 c. provide sparks to ignite the compressed air fuel mixture
d. add heat to the precombustion chamber
9. The ……… consists of a pair of electrodes, called the center and ground electrodes,
separated by a gap.
a. brake
b. steering
c. engine
d. spark plug
10. A function that switches off the injectors during certain conditions is known as:
a. over-run fuel cut-off
b. deceleration reduction
c. under-run fuel cut-off
d. acceleration reduction
11. An EGR system usually operates during:
a. cold starts
b. high vacuum conditions
c. fast accelerations
d. engine decelerations
12. A correctly functioning lambda sensor will give readings between:
a. 0.002–0.008 volts
b. 0.02–0.08 volts
c. 0.2–0.8 volts
d. 2–8 volts
13. Exhaust gas products that are NOT harmful to the environment are:
a. carbon dioxide and water
b. water and carbon monoxide
c. carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons
d. hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen
14. On an engine fitted with Electronic Fuel Injection, engine load may be determined by a:
a. MAP sensor
b. throttle position sensor
c. lambda sensor
d. vacuum capsule
15. The type of petrol injection system which makes use of a single injector that sprays fuel
towards a throttle is termed a:
 a. single point system
b. rotary system
c. multi-point system
d. in-line system
16. An injector pulse width, in milliseconds, is commonly:
a. 1.5–10
b. 1.0–30
c. 1.5–40
d. 2.0–30
17. A valve fitted to the fuel rail in a petrol/gasoline injection system is used to:
a. bleed air
b. depressurize the system or test pressure
c. replace fuel after changing the filter
d. connect a compression tester
18. Increased nitrogen oxides are formed when combustion:
a. temperatures are high
b. temperatures are low
c. speed is slow
d. speed is fast
19. The function of a lambda sensor fitted in an exhaust system is to monitor:
a. carbon monoxide
b. oxides of nitrogen
c. carbon dioxide
d. oxygen

CHAPTER 23: INSTRUMENTATION

SYSTEM
1. What is the primary purpose of automotive instrumentation?
a. to indicate to the driver the value of certain critical variables and parameters
b. to extend engine life
c. to control engine operation
d. entertainment of passengers
2. What are the three functional components of electronic instrumentation ?
a. sensor, MAP, display
b. sensor, signal processing, error amplifier
c. display, sensor, signal processing
d. none of the above
3. What is an A/D converter ?
a. a device that changes a continuously varying quantity to a digital format
b. an 8-bit binary counter
c. an analog-to-decimal converter
d. a fluid coupling in the transmission
4. What type of sensor is commonly used for fuel quantity measurement ?
a. a thermistor
b. a strain gauge
c. a potentiometer whose movable arm is connected to a float
d. a piezoelectric sensor
5. How is coolant temperature measured ?
a. with a mercury bulb thermometer
b. with a strain gauge
c. with a thermistor as a sensor
d. none of the above
6. A digital vehicle speed sensor incorporates
a. a variable-frequency pulse generator and digital counter
b. a variable resistor
c. a variable capacitance
d. none of the above
7. What is the predominant type of automotive digital display ?
a. light-emitting diode
b. galvanometer
c. vacuum-fluorescent
d. liquid crystal
8. What sensor input variables are used in a typical trip computer system?
a. manifold pressure and engine speed
b. RPM, barometric pressure, and fuel quantity remaining
 c. MPG and fuel consumption
d. car speed, fuel flow rate, fuel quantity remaining in tank
9. A RT display device uses
a. a cathode ray tube scanned in a raster pattern
b. a vacuum-fluorescent tube
c. an incandescent light source
d. none of the above
10. In the digital video signal generator used with a CRT display
a. each bit in the shift register corresponds to a pixel location
b. each pixel on the screen corresponds to a specific video voltage level
c. scanning of the CRT by the electron beam is from right to left and from
bottom to top
d. all of the above are true
11. A D/A converter
a. is a disk access device
b. converts the digital output of an instrumentation computer to analog form
c. stores analog data
d. enters digital data in a computer
12. In electronic instrumentation, fuel quantity is displayed by
a. an ammeter
b. a potentiometer
c. a digital display
d. none of the above
13. LED refers to
a. level-equalizing detector
b. light-emitting diode
c. liquid crystal display
d. none of the above
14. An LCD display uses
a. a nematic liquid
b. an incandescent lamp
c. large electrical power
d. a picket fence
 CHAPTER 1: AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
1. The function of a plenum chamber in a ventilation system is to:
a. Circulate air inside the cabin
b. Exhaust air from the cabin
c. Hold air at a pressure higher than ambient pressure
d. Hold air at a pressure lower than ambient pressure
2. One reason for using recirculated air in a heating system is because it
a. decreases warm up time
b. increases warm up time
c. reduces pollution
d. reduces traffic congestion
3. Technician A says the heater motor speed is controlled by using dropping resistors.
Technician B says the heater motor speed is controlled by using a variable resistor. Who
is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
4. The requirements of a seat heater system will include:
a. that the heater must supply more than the heat loss experienced by the
person’s body
b. that heat must be supplied only at the major contact points
c. that heating elements must be of a universal design to fit all seats
d. all of the above
5. The refrigerant used in many air conditioning systems is known as:
a. CFC
b. Ozone
c. R134A
d. -26.3C
6. The most likely position of a condenser on a car is:
a. outside the car in the air stream
b. inside the car, behind the dashboard
 c. bolted to the engine
d. none of the above
7. The change of state that takes place in the evaporator is:
a. solid to liquid
b. liquid to gas
c. gas to liquid
d. liquid to solid
8. Which of the following is a true statement:
a. an air conditioning compressor is controlled by an electromagnetic clutch
b. an air conditioning compressor is permanently driven
c. the compressor is always mechanically controlled
d. the compressor is always manually controlled
9. The component that controls the flow of refrigerant as demanded by the system is called
the:
a. compressor
b. condenser
c. evaporator
d. expansion valve
10. The current drawn by a blower motor running atfull speed is likely to be about:
a. 0.15amps
b. 1.5amps
c. 15amps
d. 150amps

CHAPTER 2 : STARTING SYSTEM

1. The purpose of the pull-in winding in the operating solenoid of a pre-engaged starter
motor is to:
a. hold the pinion in mesh
b. pull the pinion out of mesh
c. hold the pinion out of mesh
d. pull the pinion into mesh
2. Technician A says a spring is used to hold a preengaged starter pinion in mesh when
cranking the engine. Technician B says a holding coil holds the pinion in the engaged
position during starting. Who is right?
 a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
3. A one-way clutch in a pre-engaged starter motor:
a. prevents the engine driving the motor
b. prevents the motor driving the engine
c. stops the motor when the engine starts
d. starts the motor to turn the engine
4. Automobile engines are normally started by means of an electric motor or …….that is
geared to the crankshaft with a clutch that automatically disengages the motor after the
engine has started
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
5. The effect of a planetary gear set fitted between the motor and drive pinion
a. modifies the speed characteristics only
b. modifies the torque characteristics only
c. modifies the speed and torque characteristics
d. has no effect on the speed or torque characteristics
6. A voltmeter is connected between the main starter terminal and earth. On cranking the
engine the reading should be:
a. no more than 0.5V below battery voltage
b. approximately 0.5V above battery voltage
c. the same as battery voltage
d. more than battery voltage
7. A voltmeter connected between the starter motor body and the battery earth terminal
should have a reading during engine cranking of:
a. more than 0.5 volts
b. not more than 0.5 volts
c. more than 12.6 volts
d. not more than 12.6 volts
8. When fitting a phosphor bronze bush to a starter motor it is necessary to:
a. lubricate the bearing with oil before fitting
 b. lubricate the bearing with grease before fitting
c. ream it to size before fitting
d. ream it to size after fitting
9. The condition of starter solenoid contacts can be determined by operating the starter
switch with:
a. a voltmeter connected across the solenoid contacts
b. an ammeter connected across the solenoid contacts
c. a voltmeter connected in series with the feed wire
d. an ammeter connected in series with the feed wire
10. Solenoid windings may be checked for resistance with a:
a. resistance tester
b. ohmmeter
c. voltmeter
d. ammeter

CHAPTER 3 : CHARGING SYSTEM

1. The purpose of a rectifier in an alternator is to:
a. change AC to DC voltage
b. control alternator output current
c. change DC to AC voltage
d. control alternator output voltage
2. 'Star'and 'Delta'are types of:
a. rotor winding.
b. stator winding.
c. field winding.
d. regulator winding
3. Technician A says an alternator rotor uses semi conductor components to rectify the
direct current to alternating current. Technician B says a stator winding for a light vehicle
alternator will usually be connected in a ‘star’formation. Who is right ?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
4. The three auxiliary diodes in a nine-diode alternator provide direct current for the:
 a. vehicle auxiliary circuits
b. initial excitation of the rotor
c. rotor field during charging
d. warning light simulator
5. The purpose of the regulator in the charging system of a vehicle is to control:
a. engine speed
b. fuel consumption
c. generator input
d. generator output
6. The function of the zener diode in the electronic control unit of an alternator is to act as a:
a. current amplifier
b. voltage amplifier
c. voltage switch
d. current switch
7. The charging voltage of an engine running at approximately 3000rev/min should be:
a. 12.6 volts
b. 14.2 volts
c. 3 volts above battery voltage
d. the same as battery voltage
8. Rotor windings are connected and supplied by:
a. soldered connections
b. crimped connections
c. adhesive bonding
d. brushes and slip rings
9. An alternator has been dismantled and the rotor slip rings are blackened with carbon
deposits. Technician A says clean them with a soft cloth and alcohol. Technician B says
the rotor must be replaced. Who is right?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
10. When fitting a new rectifier pack it is usual to:
a. remove the stator winding
b. replace the regulator
c. connect the battery lead
 d. unsolder the connections

CHAPTER 7: IMMOBILISER SYSTEM .

1. Technician A says an additional function of the system is that the deck lid lock can be
released by pressing the 5-6 buttons. Technician B says a second code can be entered into
the system. Who is correct?
a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
2. Sound from the horn is generated by:
a. Heat causing the diaphragm to vibrate.
b. Vibrating a column of air.
c. Pulse-width modulating of the horn relay.
d. All of the above.
3. Technician A says that it is not necessary to understand logic gate operation to
understand the control of the sunroof. Technician B says the movement of the sunroof is
controlled by a motor that operates a drive gear. Who is correct?
B only
4. Which statement about permanent magnet wiper motors is true?
All of the above.
5. Technician A says the master control switch for power windows provides the overall
control of the system. Technician B says current direction through the power seat motor
determines the rotation direction of the motor. Who is correct?
Both A and B